Hazza bin Zayed attends Al Hameli and Al Remeithi wedding reception in Abu Dhabi
29 May 2025 20:48
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception hosted by Helal Messari Seyah Khalaf Al Hameli, and His Excellency Dr Mohamed Rashed Ahmed Khalaf Al Hameli for the marriage of their sons.The wedding reception was held at Erth ballroom in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the marriages of Khalaf Helal Messari Seyah Khalaf Al Hameli to the daughter of Saeed Mohammed Meezar Al Remeithi, Saber Helal Messari Seyah Khalaf Al Hameli to the daughter of Humaid Saber Mejren Khalaf Al Hameli, and Khalifa Mohamed Rashed Ahmed Khalaf Al Hameli to the daughter of Helal Messari Seyah Khalaf Al Hameli.His Highness congratulated the newlyweds and their families, and wished them a happy and prosperous married life.
The wedding reception, featuring performances of Emirati folk arts and traditional chants, was attended by officials, relatives of the newlyweds, guests and well-wishers.
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